CRISPR, Human Enhancement and the New Genetic Arms Race: How Gene Editing Could Reshape Military Power, National Security and Global Biotechnology Competition

Rajesh Uppal
October 12, 2026
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The Strategic Emergence of Gene Editing as a National Power Technology The twenty-first century competition among nations is increasingly being shaped by technologies capable of transforming the foundations of economic productivity, military effectiveness, and societal resilience. Artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, advanced semiconductors, and biotechnology now occupy the center of strategic planning across major powers. Among…

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